« previous next »

Author Question: The role of a metabolite that controls a repressible operon is to A) bind to the (Read 1059 times)

aero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 512
on: Jun 29, 2013
The role of a metabolite that controls a repressible operon is to
A) bind to the promoter region and decrease the affinity of RNA polymerase for the promoter.
B) bind to the operator region and block the attachment of RNA polymerase to the promoter.
C) increase the production of inactive repressor proteins.
D) bind to the repressor protein and inactivate it.
E) bind to the repressor protein and activate it.


Hawke

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 679
Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2013
I'd go with E. It makes sense.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

aero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 512
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2013
Perfect!! It was right lol


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.

Using Controls to Monitor Results Using Controls to Monitor Results
The Role of Gases in the Atmosphere The Role of Gases in the Atmosphere
Formation of primary and secondary lysosomes and their role in cellular digestive Formation of primary and secondary lysosomes and their role in cellular digestive
Regions involved in the control of genetic expression of the lac operon Regions involved in the control of genetic expression of the lac operon
A test of Yanofsky’s proposed trp operon gene map A test of Yanofsky’s proposed trp operon gene map
Transcription Conditions for the lac Operon Transcription Conditions for the lac Operon
Video: Generalized life cycles for plants and animals Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library